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Car Specifications2023 Land Rover Defender
The 2023 Land Rover Defender is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $112,900 for the S variant and topping out at $226,900 for the V8 variant.
There are 5 variants of the Defender available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2020.
The 2023 Defender was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Land Rover Defender include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (177kW/500Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (177kW/430Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (297kW/640Nm), 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder turbo (221kW/650Nm), 3.0L in-line 6-cylinder electric compressor & supercharger hybrid (294kW/550Nm) and 5.0L v8 supercharger (386kW/625Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $112,900 - $226,900†
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Electric
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion, Mhev, or Phev
- Retail Price
- $112,900 - $226,900†
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel, Premium Unleaded, or Electric
- Body Types
- Sport Utility Vehicle
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion, Mhev, or Phev
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Land Rover Defender
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Land Rover Defender comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being V8.
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Towing & Off-Road Capability
Battery & Charging
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2025
$123,000
2026
$128,900
2025
$144,000
2026
$152,900
2025
$155,000
2026
$163,900
2025
$175,000
2026
$182,900
2026
$184,900
2025
$309,900
2026
$314,900
2025
$339,900
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 2,105 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,758 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,996 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,105 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,967 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,022 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,840 mm |
| Load Capacity | 827 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2023 Land Rover Defender
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Land Rover Defender is the S variant that starts from $112,900.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe most expensive Land Rover Defender is the V8 variant that starts from $226,900.
See all Land Rover Defender PricingThe best towing capacity of a Land Rover Defender is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Land Rover Defender towing capacityThe largest Land Rover Defender is the S variant which measures 1970mm wide, 5358mm in length and sits 1967mm tall.
The most powerful Land Rover Defender is the V8 variant which has 386kW of power and 625nm of torque.
The Land Rover Defender is built in Slovakia and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Land Rover Defender is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3380 kg.
The Land Rover Defender may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel or Electric.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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